Hair waving appliance



May 19, 1931. Q 0, LONG HAIR WAVING APPLIANCE Filed June 11. 1929 3nueuk m- Caz urge O Lofgf Patented May 1 9, 1931 CARRIE 0. LONG, OF CHICAGO, ILLINOIS HAIR WAVING APPLIANCE Application filed June 11,

My invention relates to hair waving appliances and my main object is to provide a device of this kind which is composed of units having a cooperative function to create a suc- 5 cession of waves in the hair.

A further object of the invention is to build the units referred to in the nature of combs which are easily applied yet are of a form to cling to the hair and keep the same in waved n condition. Y

A still further object of the invention is to design the combs with oblique teeth and arrange them consecutively with their teeth in opposite directions whereby to form the i5 wave in the hair.

Another object of the invention is to combine with the array of units a frontal unit which serves in an opposite direction consistent with the slope of the hair.

A final but nevertheless important object of the invention is to provide the units in the appliance with interconnecting binding devices which retain the units against recession and thereby aid the appliance in holding its place.

With the above objects in view and any others that may suggest themselves from the specification and claims to follow, a better understanding of the invention may be had by reference to the accompanying drawings, in which Figure 1 is a perspective view of the novel appliance as mounted on the hair; and

Fig. 2 is a perspective view of one of the comb units forming part of the appliance.

Referring specifically to the drawings, 5 denotes one of the units employed in the novel appliance, the same being a comb comprised of an arched strip with teeth 6 projecting from one edge of the strip in the plane of the arch. As clearly shown in Figure 2, the teeth are deflected obliquely in the same general direction, the units being made in sets whose teeth slant in one direction and also in sets whose teeth slant in the opposite direction.

When employing the units to make up the appliance, units of both sets are used in alternation as indicated in Figure 1. Thus, when the hair has been dampened and the units inserted in close succession, the effect will be 1929. Serial No. $70,127.

that the hair-will be formed into wa-ves because ofthe alternate obliquity of the succeedingunits.

In the applicationof the units over the'top and the back of the head it'isessential that they beinserted with the teeth inclined in a to the next, my purpose being to havethe combs held to one another against the :tendency for them to recedewhile the appliance is :mountedor the wearermoves the head. It

is not necessary that a largenumber of bands be employed, since but a "few scattered at points where laxity is found in one or another unit will combine to exert a sufiicient hold upon the array of units to keep them closely fitted upon the hair. Also, the comb units have an inherent tendency to contract or close, which aids them in holding their position as applied.

It will be seen that the novel appliance employs a comb unit of unique design, the same not only consisting of the band-like strips 5 which secure their hold upon the formation of the hair but also of the oblique teeth,

- which in alternation impart the waves to the hair. The securing bands 8 are necessary for the safeguarding of the units against recession and no special clamps or delicate appliances are used for securing the comb units. The appliance is therefore one which is made up of elements of extreme simplicity, and on account of this fact enables the average person to use the appliance without the aid of a trained hairdresser.

I claim 1. A hair waving comb comprising a strip of material shaped to conform to the contour of the head and to extend from one side thereof to the other, said strip of material having a series of obliquely directed teeth formed integral therewith.

2. A hair waving comb comprising a strip of arched material to be positioned .on the head so as to extend from one side thereof to the other, said strip of material having a.

series of teeth lying in the plane thereof.

3. Ahair waving comb comprising'a strip of material arched so as'to extend'from one side of the head to the other when operatively, I positioned thereon, said strip of material hav- 7 ing a series of obliquely directed teeth lying inthe plane thereof.

Ahair waving appliance comprising a series of combs adapted to be arranged in series upon the head of a user, each combbeing formed of astrip of arched material so as to extend from one side of the head to the other, said stripof material having a series V of teeth integral therewith.

series ofconnected combs,'each comb being r formed of a strip of arched material so as to 5.,A'vhair waving appliance comprising a extend from one side-of the head to the other,

7 7 said strip of material having a plurality of obliquely disposed teeth lying in the plane thereof.

' 6. A hair waving appliance comprising a :SGIIGS of combs,- meansfor'connecting the combs comprising studs, on the respective combs and elastics attached thereto, each comb'formed of a strip of arched material so as to extend from one side of the head to the other, said strip of material having a plurality of obliquely disposed teeth lying in the plane thereof, the teeth of adjacent combs being disposed in opposite directions.

In testimony whereof I afiix mysignature.

1 CARRIE 0, LONG. 

